Technology Brands Have Secret Eyes on User Activity

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The
notorious case of NSA is known to all. It was a scandal that showed
how the US government and its security agencies have been spying on
the people of the US and other international visitors. Recently,
Facebook admitted that it has been giving access to user data to
other companies. Russian government forced Facebook to give its
access to the user data or shut down their offices.

Stories
like these make us believe we are not safe anywhere in the world. A
lot of companies monitor their own staff, spy on the employees and
watch the users in privacy. The use of smartphones has further helped
these tech companies to get access to contacts, photos, camera,
emails, messages, calls, locations and everything on a user phone.

Below
are some of the top companies that have secret eyes on user activity.

Google

Google
is one of the most valuable tech companies around the world. The
Alphabet owns the search engine, browsers, email service, cloud
services, and other facilities. They are spying on the users without
their knowledge. Users have no idea of how this company is watching
them in their privacy.

When
you use their maps services, your phone gives permission to access
your location and tracks it. One the location is permitted to the
apps; they will keep it. The location is stored and will be updated
with your movement. This is how the company keep you watching and
tracking your activities without your knowledge.

Facebook

This
all-time notorious site is now better known for stealing user data,
selling it, spying on the users and making fake promises of
protecting the users. Facebook has been in trouble for some time and
the bad time doesn’t seem to end for the tech giant. They have
created troubles as they started to use user data.

Facebook
reportedly spies on the users without their knowledge. Everything you
share and tell the site is stored. Even they have the policy to
protect user data but they don’t fulfill such promises because the
money is more valuable than user data.

SnapChat

This
filter-based social media site has also been affecting user privacy.
SnapChat doesn’t have a website or a desktop version. They only
have a mobile app for different operating systems. With the mobile
option, they get better control over the user data.

You
should think for a while why the owners and bosses of these tech
companies become billionaires overnight for offering free services to
the users. They use your data. They make money. They sell your
information. They promise free services but nothing is free in this
world nowadays. Be careful as SnapChat is spying on your information.

Instagram

Facebook
owns this photo sharing website. In fact, Facebook has tried to
purchase a very social media site and have been successful to some
extent. But failed to get SnapChat and then started copying its
features. Instagram is a social site really popular these days.

However,
various reports show that the site is not safe when it comes to user
data. The site stores user information further sells it and makes
money. The users are promised their data is safe and will not be
shared with anyone. But this is just hoax. They are affecting user
privacy in many ways.

What to Do Now?

If
you ask us how to prevent all this, we will recommend turning off
your devices or deleting all these apps. Stop using these sites and
apps. But you can take care regarding your data if you still want to
use these websites.

There
is a dire need that users understand how these companies work and why
they sell your data. The best practice is to avoid sharing as many
information and details as possible. Share the least, post the least
and not share everything on these websites. Know the safety rules and
protect your data.

Author
Bio:

Jessica Brown is a writer &
SEO expert. Over the course of my 10-year career. She mostly writes
about spyware
app
reviews, kids security tips, and some digital parenting related
stuff. Her latest work at hacking
a Facebook account in one click.
To know more about follow @Jessica57621965

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